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A SAFE BSB CAMPUS HANDBOOK - update February 2022

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CONTENTS 1.

Education as we emerge from the global pandemic

Communication……………………………………………………

BSB blended learning education………………………….…

Campus cleaning…………………………………………………..

BSB ‘Bio-Bubbles’………………………………………………....

Timings of the school day………………………………….....

Pupils arriving at BSB……………………………………………

Pupils leaving BSB Campus……………………………………

The Al Liwan drop-off & pick up system ………………..

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Symptoms check & entry to the campus ……………...

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Parents, Visitors and Contractors…………………………

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BSB’s Classrooms……………………………………………………

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Expectations of pupils working remotely………………

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Parent guidelines for remote learning students……

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BSB expected core competencies………………………….

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Movement of students within school……………………

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PE Lessons, swimming & Extra-curricular sport ……

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Breaktimes and Playtime……………………………………..

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Food and Drink……………………………………………………..

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Student well-being and stages of a COVID case……..

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MOH Guidelines for active COVID cases…………………

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Contact tracing protocols ……………...…………………….

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BSB Procedures for different Traffic Light statuses.

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Fire evacuation procedures…………………………………..

Personal hygiene ……………………….…………………………

MoH Guidance ……………………….…………………………….

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1. Education as we emerge from the global pandemic. Message from the Executive Headmaster The British School of Bahrain has always aspired to ensure that no child had their education interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This was a strong motivating ethos for us over the last academic year. We are proud that we were the first school in Bahrain to offer full online learning and we continued to lead the way in our protocols and safety measures throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, which benefited all schools within the Kingdom of Bahrain. BSB has cemented its position as a beacon of excellence during these challenging times. Now, as we begin to emerge from the necessary regulations imposed to control the spread of the virus, we hope to resume a more normalised outstanding education provision. The physical and mental health of all members of the BSB community has always been our priority, and I am sure that staff, students and parents will be reassured by the measures BSB continues to implement to maintain a healthy and safe campus environment. Education is continuing and all BSB students are thriving. A BSB education is more than just the lessons that occur. It is the vibrancy of the school, the social interactions, the laughter and the relaxed learning environment in which all pupils can thrive. We are hopeful that the academic year 2021/22 will see a greater flexibility to allow the full holistic education to be resumed.

Message from the Head of Infants We look forward to children returning to school after the mid term break. Although the vast majority of children in the Infant School now learn on campus, we continue to offer Blended Learning in Key Stage 1 so that if for any reason a child needs to learn online for a short period of time, they are able to attend live teaching sessions online without a change of teacher. You can find a full explanation of Blended learning in the Infant School later in this document. Although the children have impressed us with their adaptability when learning online, we are in no doubt that the best learning outcomes are achieved when children are adhering to a routine. It is not advisable to switch from online to on campus and back again within a matter of days without good reason. Children in Nursery and Reception will continue learning either fully on campus or fully remotely five days a week.

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Message from the Head of Juniors Passing the half-way point of the current academic year, we must continue to be vigilant and take sensible precautions as we move forward with the education of our students.. Children’s security and well-being remain the highest priorities at BSB. Accordingly, we shall continue with the same Blended Learning model that has been so successful up to now. Fully remote learning continues to be available to students who have to isolate, or whose parents wish them to remain at home. For students whose parents wish them to come into school, we shall maintain an appropriate level of social distancing in the classrooms, as per Ministry guidelines. A key strength of the blended model is that it allows students to switch between in-school and remote learning with no interruption to the continuity of their learning. BSB Junior students have shown themselves to be adaptable and resilient throughout the global situation that has influenced our operations for some time now. We all look forward very much to welcoming the children back into school after the half-term break. You can find a full explanation of Blended Learning in the Junior School later in this document.

Message from the Head of Seniors A very warm welcome to all returning and new families. I am incredibly proud of how admirably our students and staff continued to adapt over the last academic year in order to keep our community safe, but also learning effectively. Our recently published examination results are testament to this, showing that our students have thrived against the backdrop of this pandemic, and our graduating students are on their way to some of the top universities around the world to begin the next stage of their education. Health and safety remains our number one priority as we continue to develop our highly acclaimed blended learning provision to meet the latest guidelines for a safe learning environment. We will continue to offer a fully remote option for those families who wish, whilst accommodating our in school learners for the most days possible. In later sections, you will find further details on all aspects of our blended learning approach.

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2. COMMUNICATION The British School of Bahrain is committed to maintaining proactive communications with the entire BSB community. Through regular communications we can build the school spirit and ensure that every child is benefiting from the outstanding education provided by the school. Whole School communication The school works hard to ensure that all parents are fully informed about the successes, developments and challenges associated with the School. The following schedule has been designed so that parents can be aware of communications: Saturday evening (normally 1800) - A weekly BSB Operational Newsletter outlining pressing issues and actions needed for the week ahead Tuesday evening (normally 1800) - Any additional letters or communications that need to be sent Thursday evening (ideally 1800, but depends on when the weekly blog is complete) - A weekly BSB Blog which celebrates achievements of the week and provides inspiration. This blog contains the following sections:

1. Executive Headmaster’s Blog 2. Infant School Blog 3. Junior School Blog 4. Senior School Blog 5. The Parent Community and Charity Committee (PCC) Blog 6. Elements Blog 7. The Student created magazine - The Monthly Please also see the note below about Teacher / Year group communications on a Thursday.

Should any parent have any questions, please contact your family’s class/form teacher, who will happily answer any queries you may have. Alternatively, parents may e-mail questions@thebsbh.com. If a parent has a concern which relates to the safety of a child please e-mail safeguarding@thebsbh.com and one of the trained safeguarding officers will respond appropriately.

Teacher / Head of Year communications All individual parent communications will be acknowledged or answered within 48 hours. Individual issues will be resolved by teachers and pastoral leaders throughout the week. Class or Year Group communications will be on Thursdays, whenever possible. Please be alert to any class or year group instructions distributed. A SAFE BSB CAMPUS HANDBOOK - update February 2022

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3. BSB’s BLENDED LEARNING EDUCATION Blended Learning The Ministry of Education has stipulated that all schools must adhere to the Ministry of Health’s social distancing regulations. These are dependent on what ‘colour’ of the national traffic light system is being implemented. The BSB classrooms’ size means that we can safely accommodate full classes within these rooms and ensure social distancing of over 1m is maintained. Due to this there will be no change in classroom layouts between Orange, Yellow and Green categories, because all allow full classes to attend.

Learning in the BSB Infant School

The routine of the school day is designed to best support children's learning in all areas of development. This includes a curriculum that provides for reading, writing, maths, topic, Arabic and specialist subjects. The School will continue to ensure that the learning environment is safe for the school community. Classroom space is optimised to ensure that children can interact while remaining socially distanced. Overview of the Learning Model in the BSB Infant School Nursery and Reception (Remote or on Campus) Children in Nursery and Reception will learn either fully in class or fully remotely. Children who are learning remotely are provided with Zoom links for live teaching. They will log on for short periods during the course of the day. Some lessons are individual, some paired and some in small groups. Learning is supplemented with resources and videos on the remote learning blog. Children in Nursery and Reception who have opted for on campus learning will be based in their class ‘bubble’ five days a week, adhering to current social distancing regulations set by the Ministries of Health and Education. Year 1 and Year 2 (The Blended Model) There is an increased number of children in Year 1 and Year 2 opting to learn on campus this academic year. Full classes can be accommodated, in the spacious Key Stage 1 classrooms. When children are learning remotely they are given a timetable with Zoom links so that they can access live-streamed lessons at specific times of the day. There will be two adults in each classroom so that children learning remotely and on campus are both fully supported. Follow up activities and resources are posted on the Infants’ Remote Learning Blog. Campus-based learning in the Infant School Based on current guidelines from the MoE, during their time at the BSB campus, students are based in a single classroom throughout the day, working in a class 'bio-bubble' which is separate from other class ‘bio-bubbles', but all within the broader Infant School Bio-Bubble. Lessons in school will focus on: ● English ● Mathematics A SAFE BSB CAMPUS HANDBOOK - update February 2022

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Topic PSHE Arabic Specialist lessons

Assessment of progress During their classroom time, teachers assess children's progress, continuously and formatively, in order to identify and prioritise each child's next steps. This is communicated to the children during the school day and during live teaching sessions for remote learners. More formal assessments in reading, writing, maths and Arabic are completed at the end of each half term. Reporting progress to parents Parents of children in the Infant School receive two written reports per academic year, in December and June. Additionally, formal parent-teacher conferences take place in October and March. Parents are welcome to contact their child's teacher by e-mail at any time, should they require further information. Similarly, teachers will contact parents by e-mail should any issue arise regarding a child's progress. Pastoral support and assemblies In addition to class teachers and assistants providing pastoral care, as and when necessary during the school day, the leadership team and Infant School Counsellor are always available to both children and parents. If any parent wishes to arrange an additional Zoom meeting with their child’s class teacher to discuss their progress, please contact them via e-mail. Each Year Group has a weekly assembly on Zoom for those learning remotely and on campus. These focus on wellbeing or on particular values, but also foster a sense of belonging to a wider community. Technology Children working remotely access live lessons via Zoom, and additional resources are available on the BSB Infant School blog. Parents' Choice - Nursery and Reception Every half term a parent poll is sent to parents so that they can select either on-campus or remote learning. In these year groups, if a child switches from one mode of learning to another it is most likely that they will also change teachers. Whilst it is always possible to switch from on campus to remote learning, for example, if a period of quarantine is necessary, it is not always possible to switch from remote to on-campus learning at short notice. Parents should bear this in mind when completing the parent poll. Parents' Choice - Year 1 and Year 2 Once you have chosen a preferred mode of learning, we strongly recommend routine and consistency for your child, either remotely or in-school. A lot of change may negatively impact your child’s learning outcomes. If your child is learning on campus but needs to be at home, please email the class teacher with the quarantine request, so that you are provided with the necessary Zoom link. Although the Infant School Blended Learning model is very similar to the Junior School model, younger children will be sent a timetable with particular times to access live-streamed lessons of length appropriate for their age. Learning will also continue to be supported by the Remote Learning Blog.

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Blended Learning in the BSB Junior School

Students’ needs must be met in various ways to ensure the best possible learning. Safety, security and a sense of belonging raise children’s self-esteem, giving them a basis for moving forward in their education. In an ideal world, these educational needs are best met in the classroom environment. In Key Stage 2 (Years 3 to 6), learning in the core subjects is driven forward by students’ interaction with their teachers. Research undertaken with Key Stage 2 students in the UK in 2014 found that classroom-based learning leads to: ● Greater engagement in learning; ● An improvement in attitude toward learning; ● An increase in learning outside of the physical classroom through online ‘classrooms’. Parents’ Choice Parents are asked to choose whether to send their child to school or keep them at home for online remote learning. School-based learning in the BSB Junior School Students in Years 3 to 6 will begin the second half of term based mainly in a single classroom throughout the day, working in a 'bio-bubble' based on MoE guidelines. We shall monitor the situation carefully over the coming days and, when we feel it is the right time to do so, we will reintroduce merging of students into sets for Arabic, Islamic Studies, RE, Citizenship and PSHE. When the time is right, we shall also reintroduce movement of Year 5 and 6 classes from room to room for their specialist subject lessons. Attending School Students in Years 3 to 6 who have selected Blended Learning will be offered five days per week in school. This is because our classrooms are spacious enough to accommodate everyone who wishes to attend school, while maintaining distancing as per Ministry guidelines. If any student who is learning remotely wishes to change to in-school learning, parents should contact pa2juniors@thebsbh.com. Students learning remotely will interact with their teachers online through Zoom live lessons and through Google Classroom assignments. Students should complete assignments promptly, as directed by their teachers. Those learning at home will have access to live streaming of lessons and assignments via Google Classroom. The day’s lessons will be posted each morning before school starts. Students will receive timely feedback on their assignments; this is also visible to their parents via Google Classroom. Students should bring their own pencil cases, as usual, to school each day. Classrooms and all parts of the school are thoroughly cleaned and sanitised every evening and every weekend. Assessment of progress During their time in school, students receive input from their teachers, along with feedback on how they are doing with their tasks and targets. Teachers assess the tasks to inform planning for subsequent lessons. A SAFE BSB CAMPUS HANDBOOK - update February 2022

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Reporting progress to students Students receive feedback from their teachers on how they are doing. Teachers assess tasks completed in school to inform planning for future lessons. Assignments completed online are evaluated by teachers, with feedback given to students through Google Classroom, and via Zoom during lessons. Reporting progress to parents Parents of students in Years 3 to 6 receive two written reports per academic year, in December and June. Additionally, parent-teacher conferences take place in March/April. Parents are welcome to contact their child’s teacher by email at any time, should they require further information. Similarly, teachers will contact parents by email should any issue arise regarding a student’s progress. Pastoral support, including assemblies A critical element of BSB education is the pastoral support provided to students by their teacher during their time in school. Additionally, form teachers and counsellors are available for online meetings with students and parents, should the need arise. Assemblies will take place remotely, as online streams, while social distancing measures remain in place. Technology The Google Classroom learning platform is the backbone of our virtual learning provision in Years 3 to 6. For live streams, we use Zoom Premium. Students in Years 5 and 6 must bring their own devices to school each day - laptop or tablet - fully charged, please, ready for the day’s lessons. Students in Years 3 and 4 are encouraged to bring devices to school if their parents so wish. Devices will be connected securely to the school’s wi-fi and will be used for specific, directed activities supervised by teaching staff. Of course, when learning remotely at home, every student needs access to a device. Device requirements: ● ● ● ● ● ●

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Sufficient battery power to last the entire day - 10 hours is recommended (please check the battery life before purchasing a new device) A fixed or detachable keyboard - an on-screen keyboard is not sufficient The ability to connect to the school WiFi Be portable and light enough for the student to carry A stylus is preferable to aid in writing and drawing diagrams. Operating Systems ○ Windows: 11, 10, 8, 7 ○ Mac: OS X 10.10 to 12.2 or later Device Memory ○ Minimum 4 GB

Assigning and submitting work via Google Classroom Students learning at home are expected to complete and submit their Google Classroom assignments promptly. Tasks are set by teachers each morning and explained via live streams (and during in-school lessons, as applicable). To help parents keep up to date with their child's assignments, we will be facilitating the addition of all parents as “guardians” using the available function on Google classroom. Please see this parent guide to how it works and what you can see. It will not give you grades or percentages; simply a weekly summary of what is assigned, what your child has completed and A SAFE BSB CAMPUS HANDBOOK - update February 2022

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what they still need to complete.

Blended Learning in the BSB Senior School The Senior School’s blended learning approach sees students fully interacting and engaging in every lesson, whether physically in the classroom or connecting virtually from home. Carefully selected activities, resources and technology will allow students to interact with each other through zoom and google classroom to discuss, analyse, interpret and present information. Many elements of traditional teaching will continue to be evident through the use of technology. Parents' choice Parents are asked to choose whether to send their child to school or keep them at home for online remote learning. Those learning at home will have access to live streams of lessons and assignments via Google Classroom. The day's lessons will be posted each morning before school starts. Students will receive timely feedback on their assignments; this is also visible to their parents via Google Classroom. Regardless of students’ preference for face to face or online learning, they will be guided appropriately to ensure that they continue to make excellent progress. Attending school Students in Years 7-11, who have selected blended learning, may attend school for as many days of the week as dictated by capacity. In each class where the number of students opting for in-class learning exceeds the safe capacity of the room, a rotation system will be put in place, where each student may attend school for 3/4 days of the week but must connect remotely on the 4th/5th day. This will ensure that everyone can access their learning safely and equally. Students in sixth form may attend school every day of the week if they wish to. If any students on remote learning want to sign up for blended learning, they should contact pa2seniors@thebsbh.com to request this. The student will be added to a waiting list until the request can be safely accommodated. Students in Years 7-10 will be taught as a form class for core subjects, to minimise the contact between students. Students will be taught in specialist classrooms, moving safely between lessons by following the one way system and maintaining the required distance from other students. For MFL, Arabic, Citizenship, Islamic Studies, RE and optional subjects, students will be grouped and assigned to the appropriate lesson. For all Year groups, all classes will have a specific seating plan assigned by the teacher so that each student has their own desk that they use in each classroom. Sanitisation of desks and chairs will take place at the start and end of every lesson. All students will need to have their own equipment to use in school. Specialist subjects have procedures in place to ensure that students can access learning materials safely whilst enabling them to take part in the entire curriculum. Live lessons Every lesson will be live-streamed via Zoom, requiring students to connect via their school email account. All students will be expected to connect to this stream in each lesson, in order to interact with their peers within and outside the classroom. Significant sections of lessons will be recorded and uploaded to google classroom for students to access after the lessons. For each A SAFE BSB CAMPUS HANDBOOK - update February 2022

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lesson, students must register via the shared link. Once approved by their teacher, a personal link will be emailed to the student directly, which should be saved for repeated use. Google calendar is the suggested method for students to save these links. Resources All resources used for lessons will be posted on google classroom along with lesson instructions and meeting links. Where possible, ebooks have been purchased as part of our move towards BYOD, which will ensure students have access to these even when not in School. Technology Students are expected to own their own laptop in the Senior School. Students should be using an appropriate device to access lessons and resources both remotely and in School. All devices must be fully charged before bringing them to school, and a charger brought to School so that it can be plugged in if required during the day. A mobile phone is not an appropriate device, as they are too small to work effectively from. Device requirements: ● Sufficient battery power to last the entire day - 10 hours is recommended (please check the battery life before purchasing a new device) ● A fixed or detachable keyboard - an on-screen keyboard is not sufficient ● The ability to connect to the school WiFi ● A 13” - 17” screen ● Be portable and light enough for the student to carry ● A stylus is preferable to aid in writing and drawing diagrams. ● Operating Systems ○ Windows: 10, 8, 7 ○ Mac: OS X 10.10 to 10.15 ● Device Memory ○ Minimum 4 GB Assigning and submitting work via Google Classroom This will continue to be the place for students to access everything they need for each subject and lesson. All resources used for lessons will be posted on google classroom along with lesson notes and meeting links. Where possible, ebooks have been purchased as part of our move towards BYOD, which will ensure students have access to these even when not in School. To keep up to date with their child's workload and completion of assignments, we will be facilitating the addition of all parents as “guardians” using the available function on google classroom. Please see this parent guide to how it works and what you can see. It will not give you grades or percentages, simply a weekly summary of what is assigned, completed and left to complete. Assessment of progress We will continue to run our cycle testing through methods that enable remote connection. Feedback will be provided through verbal and written means. Students will also be given opportunities to assess their own and others' work to develop their understanding further. Our systems will continue to provide our students with online assessments through a secure platform. Students should contact our IT team for any technical assistance they require, well before an assessment. Reporting progress to students during Blended Learning The key to the blended approach is feedback, to ensure all students’ knowledge of their own strengths and areas for development. Teachers will continue to provide timely, constructive A SAFE BSB CAMPUS HANDBOOK - update February 2022

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feedback for all students, whether in school or virtual. Students will also be key contributors to their own progress, as our assessment criteria for all subjects in all years is transparent and enables students to track their own progress. The GCSE, A-Level and BTEC success criteria are freely available and will be provided to all students via google classroom, and they will be given guidance on interpreting it in relation to their own and others work; peer assessment is a crucial part of developing one's own understanding further. In Key Stage 3, our subject assessment rubrics were designed similarly, and are easy to access, single-page documents for teachers, students and parents to refer to at any time. Teachers will use a range of marking strategies, including live "group marking" sessions with whole classes or small groups, one to one feedback on specific pieces of work, and detailed feedback following all assessment work. This will include targets for improvement based on particular topics studied. Reporting progress to parents during Blended Learning Our normal reporting processes will continue throughout this academic year, where parents can expect a formal progress checkpoint once per term. In addition, teachers will maintain e-mail or telephone contact with parents should there be an additional need. Heads of Year will also play a vital role in monitoring students’ progress across all subjects, as well as pastorally, and will communicate with parents where they feel there is a need. Pastoral support, including assemblies All year group assemblies will take place virtually, using Zoom. These assemblies require students to sign in using their school email account to access the meeting. Each Year group (Year 7-11) will have an assembly once per week. Years 12 and 13 have arranged assemblies approximately every two weeks, during PSHE time. Form tutors will maintain communication with their class regularly, through daily form time. Heads of Year and their assistants will be on hand to support where necessary, alongside the senior leadership team. 6th Form If students in 6th Form do not have a lesson period 1 or period 2, they may arrive at school later, ready for their first lesson. They should arrive by 08:50 for period 2, and by 10am for period 3. At the end of the day, 6th Form students may also leave early if they have finished their lessons for the day. If their last lesson is period 4, they must leave by 13:15 at the latest. If their last lesson is period 5, they must leave by 14:15. In order to safely exit the campus, students should sign out and collect a leave pass from the Senior School PA and present it to reception.

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4. BSB CAMPUS CLEANING Daily cleaning The cleaning of the BSB campus has always been of a very high standard; however, we have significantly increased the daily cleaning schedule during the COVID-19 pandemic. During the day, the Cleaning Assistants will clean and sanitise the following school areas in use: a. Bathrooms: at least four times a day (twice in the morning and twice in the afternoon). b. Classrooms: morning and afternoon. c. Doorknobs, handrails, elevator buttons constantly throughout the day d. Isolation room following every use. e. Bins will be emptied at a high frequency. f. Regular cleaning of high-frequency areas – floors, walls, touched surfaces. At the end of the school day, an external cleaning team will ensure the cleaning and sanitisation of all areas used (including the isolation room), in accordance with the recommendations of the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Health. Each area has its own cleaning materials and bucket to prevent cross-contamination. Sanitisation within each classroom Each classroom will be thoroughly cleaned and sanitised every morning before lessons resume and at the end of each day. During the day, the classrooms will also be cleaned as much as possible when not occupied. Each teacher will be responsible for the cleanliness of the classroom that they are teaching in for that lesson. At the start of each lesson, the students will be provided with sanitising wipes to clean their desk and chair. The teacher will also clean commonly touched surfaces at the end of each lesson, e.g. doorknobs, light switches, the teacher's desk etc. BSB has always had a wall-mounted hand sanitising dispenser within each classroom. This will be maintained, and all teachers will insist that students use hand sanitiser at the start and end of every lesson. BSB has also installed over 30 wall mounted hand sanitisers within corridors. Wherever you are on the BSB campus, you are within 10m of a hand sanitising unit. Student Personal Protective Equipment All students will be expected to wear a face-covering when they arrive at the BSB Campus. Students must wear this face covering while they are processing through the Health Check gate. Students should not remove their face covering until they arrive at their classroom and are given permission from their teacher. The Ministry of Education has stipulated that all staff must wear a suitable face covering at all times when on the BSB campus and in the presence of others. All Year 5, Year 6 and Senior school students MUST wear a suitable face covering at all times.

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For students in Nursery to Year 4, it is recommended to wear a face-covering; however, the Ministry of Education has not made it mandatory. All students must wear a face covering when arriving at school, when moving around the school and when leaving the school campus.

We recognise that face masks are not comfortable for younger students to wear and that many students in the Infant school would prefer a face screen.

During the regular school day, all students will wash their hands regularly while maintaining social distancing. Portable handwashing sinks are installed around the BSB campus, including playground areas, to ensure that all BSB students can wash hands easily while maintaining social distancing. Hand washing is the most effective way to prevent the spread of germs; however, should this be unavailable, a hand sanitiser is advised as an alternative. All BSB classrooms have always been equipped with hand sanitising dispensers that the students use during lessons and activities. Parents should be reassured that we not only have sufficient hand washing facilities within the School; we also have a significant number of hand-sanitising dispensers for students to use. PE Lessons For days when students have Physical Education, they will need to: ● ● ● ●

Come to school wearing a BSB PE kit because the Ministry of Education does not currently permit changing rooms to be open. Bring a spare mask to use during PE lessons. Bring disposable gloves/cotton gloves that can be washed. Bring additional water

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5. BSB 'BIO-BUBBLES' Each BSB student has been assigned to one of four broad bio-bubbles to control the movement of students within the campus and promote social distancing. These bio-bubbles also determine each student’s entry and exit points while also identifying which temperature taking station the student will need to report to every morning before being permitted entry to the campus.

● Orange Bio-Bubble – Siblings which cut across several bubbles

These students can arrive together at the Main Entrance of Gate 4 Entrance or they can use the separate entrances for each of their schools.

● Blue Bio-Bubbles – Infant School - Infant School Entrance ● Green Bio-Bubbles – Junior School – Canteen Entrance ● Red Bio-Bubbles – Senior School – Main Entrance or Gate 4 Entrance

Each broad bio-bubble may be subdivided into smaller class size bio-bubbles to control and monitor students’ and teachers’ safe movement within the BSB campus. Each bio-bubble will have designated areas of the campus, and bio-bubbles will be designed to enable minimal contact between different bubbles.

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6. TIMINGS OF THE SCHOOL DAY PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE ARE SUBJECT TO THE TRAFFIC LIGHT STATUS AT THE TIME Infant School Nursery

Registration: from 0745*

Lessons begin: 0800

Day ends: 1230

Reception

Registration: from 0745*

Lessons begin: 0800

Day ends: 1400

Year 1

Registration: from 0745*

Lessons begin: 0800

Day ends: 1430

Year 2

Registration: from 0745*

Lessons begin: 0800

Day ends: 1430

*siblings of older students can be dropped off from 0700

Junior School Year 3

Registration: by 0745*

Lessons begin: 0800

Day ends: 1455

Year 4

Registration: by 0745*

Lessons begin: 0800

Day ends: 1455

Year 5

Registration: by 0745*

Lessons begin: 0800

Day ends: 1455

Year 6

Registration: by 0745*

Lessons begin: 0800

Day ends: 1455

*Students may be dropped off from 0700 Senior School Year 7

Registration: by 0745*

Lessons begin: 0800

Day ends: 1455

Year 8

Registration: by 0745*

Lessons begin: 0800

Day ends: 1455

Year 9

Registration: by 0745*

Lessons begin: 0800

Day ends: 1455

Year 10

Registration: by 0745*

Lessons begin: 0800

Day ends: 1455

Year 11

Registration: by 0745*

Lessons begin: 0800

Day ends: 1455

L6th (Y12)

Registration: by 0745**

Lessons begin: 0800

Day ends: 1455

U6th (Y13)

Registration: by 0745**

Lessons begin: 0800

Day ends: 1455

*Students may be dropped off from 0700 **6th Form students may arrive later if they do not have a lesson during Period 1 and may leave early if they do not have a final lesson (with a permission slip from The Senior School PA)

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7. PUPILS ARRIVING AT THE BSB CAMPUS The arrival of pupils at the BSB campus will require all students to adhere to the guidance given to them. BSB Operates a symptom-free campus ● All parents are expected to cooperate with this policy for the greater good of the BSB Community. ● Any student sent into school with mild symptoms is in danger of losing their place on campus and being asked to learn remotely for half a term. ● No student should be sent into the BSB Campus if they are feeling even slightly unwell. ● If a student has been given paracetamol (Panadol, Calpol) or similar medications such as ibuprofen, then they are too unwell to come to school. ● Teachers will ask students every day if they have been given medication. Before arriving at BSB ● Every morning all students and staff members will complete a 'BSB Online Daily Health Check', which will include: o A temperature check taken at home every morning. o A daily 'symptom-free declaration. o A daily declaration that all members of the household are symptom-free. o A declaration that any student or staff who was positive for COVID-19, has since PCR tested negative. This may mean that families need to source a private PCR test at the end of their isolation. ● The BSB Daily Health Check will be checked once a pupil has been through the Temperature Gate and arrived at their Form/Classroom. Transport to BSB Campus ● All students must plan to travel safely and maintain social distancing during the course of their journey. Provisional staggered arrival times (subject to change) 0700 – 0745 Green Bio-Bubbles - Junior School (via Canteen) Red Bio-Bubbles - Senior School via Main Entrance or Gate 4 Orange Bio-Bubble - Siblings of all three schools via Main Entrance or Gate 4 if together or via separate entrances if they prefer. If older siblings are guiding Infants into the Infant building, they should deposit them in the supervised Infant library. 0745 - 0800 Blue Bubbles - Infant School (via Nursery Entrance) students with no siblings in Juniors or Seniors Arrival at the BSB Campus ● Drop off and entry to the school campus must be according to the drop off criteria outlined in this handbook. ●

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All staff and students must proceed to one of the only three entry points to the school. BSB Main Entrance & Gate 4 – Red Bio-Bubbles (Senior School Students) BSB Canteen – Green Bio-Bubbles (Junior School Students) BSB Nursery Entrance – Blue Bio-Bubbles (Infant School Students) BSB Orange Bio-Bubbles (Siblings) will use the Main Entrance & Gate 4 if together or use separate entrances. Once entering the school, the eldest sibling will escort younger siblings to their classroom and be dropped off.

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8. PUPILS LEAVING THE BSB CAMPUS To facilitate the safe departure of all students, there will need to be staggered departure times. This will prevent crowding and permit social distancing to be maintained. ●

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The driver & all students must wear face coverings at all times. All drivers and bus-nannies have been vaccinated. All students will be assigned a specific seat and must stay in that seat at all times. Social distancing must be maintained at all times, including entering the bus, inside the bus and exiting the bus transportation. All students will cooperate with the Bus Driver and follow instructions promptly and quickly. The Bus Transportation Company provide a supervisory assistant for each bus. All parents will make arrangements for the student to be received from the bus transportation at the appropriate drop-off time.

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the astroturf, or at Al Liwan (near Gate 2) and collect children from their classrooms. Reception, 1400 - Parents may park either at the on-campus parking adjacent to the astroturf, or at Al Liwan (near Gate 2) and collect children from their classrooms. Year 1 and Year 2 - 1430 - Parents should park at the furthest point of Al Liwan (near Gate 2) and enter via Gate 2 to collect children from their classrooms.

Departure times (subject to change): Infant School 1230 Nursery classes finish and bus transportation for Nursery students departs 1400 Light Blue - Reception classes finish and bus transportation for Reception students departs 1430 Dark Blue - Year 1 & Year 2 classes finish and students join the buses departing at 1500 Children in the Infant School should be collected from their classrooms. Junior & Senior Schools 1455 Bus Transport for Junior & Senior School students departs 1455 Green Bio-Bubbles - Junior School (via Basketball Court) 1455 Red Bubbles - Senior School via Main Entrance & Gate 4 1530 Staff departure

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9. THE AL LIWAN DROP OFF AND PICK UP SYSTEM We are enormously grateful to Seef Properties and the Al Liwan management for allowing parents to utilise the car parking and drop off facilities. The flow of BSB Parent Traffic A one-way system is the most appropriate to speed up traffic flow to Gate 4. Parents should enter by the main entrance, then turn left towards the dedicated car park.

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The Al Liwan Drop Off System A drop-off zone system is in operation; Drop off Zone A will be sectioned off with portable barriers and red and white chains. Each drop off zone will be lined with portable barriers and patrolled by Security to ensure that no parent leaves their vehicle. Signs are put up on the wall to indicate the position along the wall of the car. It is imperative that parents do not leave their vehicle in the drop off zone otherwise this will block other parents and hold up the entire system. Parking is available nearby if parents wish to exit their vehicle. There will also be several ‘exit’ points from the drop off zones to allow parents to leave once they have deposited their child. Parents who wish to escort their child to the School must park outside of the drop off zones either on the school campus or in the designated parking areas of Al Liwan.

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Parent Parking with the Pick-Up System Parents who do not wish to leave their car can enter the barriered off Pick-Up Zone A or park in the Pick up Zone B. The Pick-Up zone will be lined with portable barriers and patrolled by Security to ensure that no parent leaves their vehicle. There will also be several ‘exit’ points from the Pick-Up zones to allow parents to leave once they have collected their child. Some parents may want to park and then use the shops/cafes of the Al Liwan neighbourhood. Parents may also want to park and exit their vehicle to collect younger children from inside the BSB campus. We do not wish for this to block up the one-way system. We ask parents to only park in the designated parking areas.

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10. SYMPTOMS CHECK & ENTRY TO CAMPUS PROCEDURES BSB Operates a symptom-free campus ● All parents are expected to cooperate with this policy for the greater good of the BSB Community. ● Any student sent into school with mild symptoms is in jeopardy of losing their place on campus and being asked to learn remotely for half a term. ● No student should be sent into the BSB Campus if they are feeling even slightly unwell. ● If a student has been given paracetamol (Panadol, Calpol) or similar medications such as ibuprofen, then they are too unwell to come to school. ● Teachers will ask students every day if they have been given medication. ● I consent that should my child present symptoms of COVID-19 during the school day, then the school may perform a Rapid Antigen Test and inform me immediately. Before arriving at BSB ● No student or staff who is still testing positive for COVID-19 can attend the BSB campus. ● Any student or staff who has tested positive for COVID-19, must provide one of the following, before returning to the BSB campus: o A negative PCR test. This may mean that families need to source a private PCR test at the end of their isolation. o A negative RAT test completed at home, plus two further RAT tests within the first week back. o Work online for 14 days from the Recovery Certificate. Every morning all students and staff members will complete a 'BSB Daily Health Check', which will include: Before arriving at BSB every day, I declare that: o I understand that BSB is a SYMPTOM FREE CAMPUS. I understand that should my child present symptoms while on the BSB Campus, then the school may conduct a Rapid Antigen Test if COVID-19 is suspected. At this point, I understand that the school will contact home to arrange for my child to be collected together with any siblings at BSB. o I understand that should my child be in contact with another child who has a positive RAT or PCR test, then the school may conduct a Rapid Antigen Test on my child so that their health status is known before collection from school. o I understand (or have reminded my child about) the importance of Social Distancing outside and inside of School. o I understand (or have reminded my child about) the importance of washing hands regularly and thoroughly as per the MoH guidelines. o I understand (or have reminded my child about) the importance of cough etiquette, not touching faces and maintaining excellent self-hygiene. o I understand (or have reminded my child about) the importance of wearing a mask at all times. o My temperature (Staff) / My child’s temperature (Students) has been taken and recorded on this system. o My temperature (Staff) / My child’s temperature (Students) temperature is BELOW 37.5°C. o My child (Students) is symptom-free and feels well. A SAFE BSB CAMPUS HANDBOOK - update February 2022

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No member of the household is awaiting a PCR result, in quarantine or feels unwell or has any COVID-19 symptoms. o No member of the household is still testing positive for COVID-19. Or in isolation. o I have not taken (Staff) / My child has not been given (Students) any medication today (if your child is on prescribed medication, please inform the School) The BSB Daily Health Check will be scrutinised on arrival by the student’s form teacher, and admittance to the BSB campus will depend on its satisfactory completion. Any student or staff with someone in their household or that has been in contact with someone confirmed with COVID-19 must immediately self-quarantine and inform the school. Any student or staff member who is unwell, particularly if they have a fever, cough or shortness of breath, MUST stay at home until they have recovered and have had medical clearance before returning to School. If the illness is suspected to be COVID-19, then they must receive a negative COVID-19 test before returning to School. Children who have suffered from COVID-19,must provide one of the following, before returning to the BSB campus: o A negative PCR test. This may mean that families need to source a private PCR test at the end of their isolation. o A negative RAT test completed at home, plus two further RAT tests within the first week back. o Work online for 14 days from the Recovery Certificate. Drop off and entry to the school campus must be according to the drop off criteria outlined in this handbook. All students must wear a suitable face mask at all times. BSB Security will not permit the entry of anybody who is not wearing a face mask.

Using the QR code to access a student’s Daily Health Check ● Every student has been issued a unique QR code. ● These have been emailed to parents. ● Every morning the parent should open their camera on their device (iPhone/iPad) or a QR reader (Android). ○ We recommend the following App for Android phones: Trend Micro QR code Scanner. ○ Please note that this is only for Android phone users; the iPhone doesn’t need a separate app; the built-in camera app can scan QR codes. ● The camera will automatically take the parent to each child’s Daily Health Check. ● The parent must enter the temperature recorded at home that morning and sign the declaration that the student is symptom-free, and there is no illness in the household. ● The entire process takes less than 1 minute every day but ensures that the BSB Community remains healthy. Temperature Checks ● Shaded waiting areas have been established outside each of these to permit social distancing while waiting. ● Before travelling to school, all staff and students must complete the Daily Health Check. ● On arrival at the BSB campus, all students and staff members will have their temperature taken. ● Everyone should have their temperature measured at the Temperature Check Stations. No one with a temperature above 37.5ºC or any symptoms will be permitted to enter the school campus. A SAFE BSB CAMPUS HANDBOOK - update February 2022

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Students must continue to wear their face mask until they have been admitted to the BSB campus and given permission to remove the face mask by their form teacher (Nursery - Year 4 only). Isolation ● If any staff member or student does not clear the Temperature Check, they will immediately be placed in the Cooling Off area. ● If they continue to present a high temperature, they will be relocated to an Isolation Room ●

11. PARENTS, VISITORS & CONTRACTORS It is important to note that the BSB campus will be open only for BSB staff and students. Parents ●

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External service providers will provide written guarantees that their staff are symptom-free and regularly monitored. All access procedures for staff access will apply to all external service suppliers. All external service providers must wear full PPE. There will be no contact to occur between suppliers and school personnel or students. All contractors must complete and sign site safety induction.

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12. BSB’s CLASSROOMS Entering and exiting a classroom ● Students do not need to wait outside a classroom but should enter as soon as the previous class has left, and the classroom is empty. This prevents students from remaining in corridors. ● As far as is possible, students must maintain social distancing when entering and exiting the classroom. ● On entering the classroom, students and teachers must use the hand sanitiser available in every classroom. ● At the end of a lesson students will leave the classroom one by one in alphabetical order and use the hand sanitiser as they exit. Seating within the classroom ● Once inside the classroom, the student must sit down immediately. ● Every student has been allocated a specific seat within the classroom. seat ● This ensures that social distancing is maintained. Movement within the classroom ● Movement within classrooms is based on sets of rules to ensure students and teachers’ safety at all times. ● The teacher can move, maintaining social distancing within the classroom.

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Cleaning of the classroom ● Each classroom will be prepared for easy cleaning with surfaces kept clear. ● The teacher will sanitise all common surfaces between lessons, including door handles, light switches etc., using issued sanitising wipes. ● At the start and end of every lesson in the Y7-13, the students will be asked to sanitise their desk and their chair. Students in the N-Y6 will not move from their desk, so do not need to sanitise their desk every lesson, only regularly during the day. ● When a classroom is not in use for some time, the BSB Cleaning staff will clean all surfaces and conduct a deeper clean. Resources ● The majority of resources will be removed or secured safely within a classroom. ● All students in the Junior and Senior Schools are asked to bring in their own computer and stationery and use this for every lesson: o BYOD - Bring your own computing device for Y3-13. o Headphones o Fabric or disposable gloves for PE/computer science/music lessons o Two masks (Fabric or Disposable) o Pens, o Pencils, o Rulers, o Colouring materials, o Scissors, o Glue, o Mathematical instruments o Calculator ● In subjects where equipment is used as part of the learning (e.g. Art), this equipment will either be sanitised after every use or be disposable. o Lesson planning will take place to ensure that only instruments that can be sanitised will be used. o This will involve changing schemes of work and planning in the short-term to prompt safety for the entire BSB Community. ● In Early Years settings, only toys that can be easily cleaned between users will be deployed.

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13. EXPECTATIONS OF PUPILS WORKING REMOTELY Expectations of all pupils when working remotely. •

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14. PARENT GUIDELINES FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE REMOTE LEARNING Parents are asked to ensure that all students have read, understood and adhere to the Blended Learning Expectations. This document, alongside all regular school policies, outlines the expected approach from students for the Blended Learning programme duration. To support Remote Learning, we request that parents facilitate the following: • Ensure that your child has had a good breakfast before lessons begin • Ensure that your child is appropriately dressed (no pyjamas). • Ensure that your child turns on their camera during lessons. • Provide a quiet workspace that is free from distraction and other siblings • Encourage and support your child with their work - including finding an appropriate place to work, checking that set work is completed by the end of each day and ensuring that the regular school timetable for the day is followed. • Ensure that your home’s network meets technical requirements. • Do not record, film or photograph the live Zoom sessions. • Do not share the Zoom lesson code with anyone else. • If you have any concerns, please contact the teacher for queries. • Ensure that your child accesses Google Classroom every day for Juniors & Seniors to register attendance. • Ensure that your child attends all live lessons every day. • Please be aware of your child’s participation in lessons. • If your child is very quiet, ask them why. Teachers will be regularly asking students to answer questions. • Remote learners must not join a lesson call and have multiple other browsers and programmes (e.g. online games, Whatsapp, Snapchat) running simultaneously. You can very easily spot check what they are doing or even look at their browser history. • Please keep parental/adult involvement during sessions to a minimum. The interactions in sessions should be between the teacher and the students. • Encourage your child to work independently as much as possible. • Discuss the learning outcomes that have been achieved each day. • Inform the school if you are experiencing concerns about the progress your child is making. • Inform the school if your child is unwell and unable to complete set tasks • Encourage your child to complete all tasks to the best of their ability. • Encourage a balanced lifestyle that involves daily exercise. It is recognised that a distance learning environment provides unique challenges to both students and staff. • Prioritise your child’s wellness and happiness over the completion of work. Remaining patient and flexible as children and teachers adjust to this new way of working. • Know what work your child has been doing and has to complete • All Junior & Senior School parents should have received invitations to become a ‘Guardian’ on Google Classroom.

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15. BSB EXPECTED CORE COMPETENCIES

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16. MOVEMENT OF STUDENTS WITHIN THE SCHOOL Infant School Movement around the Infant School is carefully monitored to ensure social distancing at all times. Children in the Infant School are escorted (with social distancing) to and from their classroom by their parents/carers at the start and end of the day. Outdoor play times will take place in class ’bubbles’.

Junior School Students in Years 3 to 6 will begin the second half of term based mainly in a single classroom throughout the day, working in a 'bio-bubble' based on MoE guidelines. We shall monitor the situation carefully over the coming days and, when we feel it is the right time to do so, we will reintroduce merging of students into sets for Arabic, Islamic Studies, RE, Citizenship and PSHE. When the time is right, we shall also reintroduce movement of Year 5 and 6 classes from room to room for their specialist subject lessons. From Sunday 27th February. students in Years 3 to 6 will be allowed to play outdoors, in the basketball court and shaded area, at their two daily break times. Students may use the canteen at their year group’s scheduled break time, if their parents wish them to.

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One way movement of students through the school corridors Supervised lesson transitions in all corridors Years 7 - 10 are being taught as tutor groups for the majority of lessons. Closure of bathrooms during lesson transition times All students wearing face coverings at all times All desks and chairs are cleaned every lesson.

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17. PE LESSONS & EXTRA-CURRICULAR SPORTS PE Lessons ● ● ● ●

Students will take part in socially distanced sports and activities that adhere to the national traffic light rules. Masks are to be worn at all times unless taking part in vigorous exercise. Sports that cannot adhere to social distancing guidelines will be avoided such as football and basketball initially. Students will arrive at school wearing their PE kit on the day they have a PE lesson and changing rooms will not be used.

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18. BREAKTIMES & PLAYTIME Social interaction is a crucial part of education but, during this time, it is essential to maintain a balance of socialising and safety. Playtime and social interaction is especially important for students in the Infant School and we will ensure that these students are able to play safely with their friends inside their bio-bubble. The school has established a safe environment in which students can interact with one another. Multiple break times will be introduced to ensure fewer students are within playgrounds and halls at any one time.

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The BSB Cafe is available for staff, parents and 6th form students for takeaway only. The BSB Canteen is available for certain year groups as per a published schedule. All students must bring a packed lunch with them and any snacks needed throughout the day if they are not able to use the canteen. A water bottle must be brought from home. Water coolers will be available to replenish water bottles. The school is trying to reduce its environmental footprint so plastic/paper cups will not be provided; students should bring a water bottle from home. For most students snacks and lunch will occur in each bio-bubble's classroom, where all the hard surfaces will be cleaned and sanitised beforehand. All students will be sent individually to wash their hands thoroughly before eating any food.

The BSB Canteen ● ●

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The BSB Canteen will be open for specific year groups every day as per a published timetable. Students may purchase fresh food at a reasonable price and also save the daily burden on parents to make packed lunches. Purchasing food at school will also lighten already heavy bags which are brought to school every day. When the BSB Canteen is open, we operate a pre-order and collection service for Junior and Senior School students. The aim is for students and staff using the BSB Canteen to order food in advance and collect it during their allocated slot. This will ensure that all students are only in the BSB Canteen for less than 15 minutes and will allow a rapid transition. Students / parents may order food up to 7 days in advance. The School and its excellent caterers, have established a cashless payment system which removes the need for any transfer of cash. This has been established to increase the safety of transactions at this time and will be used in the future to prevent the need for students to carry cash in school. It will also significantly speed up the purchasing of food. Rota system - to preserve the BSB bio-bubbles, we will be initially operating a year group rota system. Each year group will be given two times during the week to access the BSB Canteen for pre-ordered food. We will monitor this closely and will hopefully add in additional slots as the system proves to be safe and secure.

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Seniors

Sunday 9:55-10:25

12:25-12:55

Monday 9:55-10:25

12:25-12:55

Tuesday 9:55-10:25

12:25-12:55

Wednesday 9:55-10:25

Thursday

12:25-12:55

9:55-10:25

12:25-12:55

Year 7,9,10,11 7,8,10,11 7,8,9,11 8,9,10,11 7,8,9,10 7,8,10,11 7,8,9,11 8,9,10,11 7,8,9,10 7,9,10,11 Groups 10 & 11 8&9 10 & 11 7,8,9,10 Closed 7&9 10 & 11 8&9 10 & 11 Astro Turf 7 & 9 BSB Cafe

Juniors BSB Canteen

6th form only

Every school day 0930-1000

1030-1100

1200-1230

1300-1330

Y3 & Y4 Y5 & Y6 Y3 & Y4 Y5 & Y6

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20. STUDENT WELL-BEING: WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF THERE IS A COVID-19 CASE WITHIN BSB? STAGE 1: What will happen if a student/staff shows mild symptoms At all times ●

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Every morning all students and staff members will complete a 'BSB Daily Health Check', which will include: o A temperature check is taken at home every morning. o A daily 'symptom-free declaration. o A daily declaration that all members of the household are symptom-free. o This document records temperatures and confirms that staff & students are symptom-free. Should a child present symptoms of COVID-19 during the school day, or should they be a contact of a student who has a positive Rapid Antigen Test, then the school may perform a Rapid Antigen Test and inform parents immediately. The BSB Daily Health Check will be checked once a pupil has been through the Temperature Gate and arrived at their Form/Classroom. A strict policy of 'staying at home if unwell' must be applied by all parents, students and staff. The School maintains an accurate register of all students, staff and visitors at all times. All staff, parents, students and visitors will have had their temperature taken and confirmed that it is below 37.5oC.

COVID-19 Symptoms ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

High-Temperature above 37.5oC Cough (new or worsening) Shortness of breath (new or worsening) Tiredness Tightness of Chest Sore throat Aches & pains Conjunctivitis Loss of taste or smell Skin rash

If at home ● ● ● ●

The person should be immediately isolated as much as possible, e.g. kept in their bedroom. All preventative health measures will be immediately put in place, including the prohibition of entry to the area. Parents should monitor the child’s symptoms and well-being. Please call 444 to seek medical advice.

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Please contact BSB to notify them that your child or a member of your family is unwell with possible COVID-19 symptoms via any of the following: ○ Form Teacher ○ Head of School ○ COVID-TASK-FORCE@thebsbh.com Continue to monitor the patient. It is imperative if any family member decides to go for a COVID-19 test that the School is informed. This information will be kept strictly confidential. No notification of direct contacts will be made until there is a confirmed case of COVID-19. Staff and students may not return to the school until they have had 24 hours completely clear of all illnesses and symptoms. If COVID-19 was suspected, then a staff member or pupil cannot return to the school until 24 hours after a negative test result is received.

If at school (suspected case) Action Isolation

Vaccinated & Green Shield Students

Unvaccinated & Yellow Shield students

The person will be immediately The person will be immediately isolated and issued with an N95 isolated and issued with an N95 mask and gloves. mask and gloves. All preventative health measures will be immediately put in place, including the prohibition of entry to the area.

All preventative health measures will be immediately put in place, including the prohibition of entry to the area.

If the student/staff member's condition is not stable, and they appear to have severe and concerning symptoms and are no longer lucid/mentally stable, 999 will immediately be contacted

If the student/staff member's condition is not stable, and they appear to have severe and concerning symptoms and are no longer lucid/mentally stable, 999 will immediately be contacted.

Rapid Antigen Testing

The ill student will complete a Rapid Antigen Test immediately; authorisation granted through the Daily Health Check.

Negative Test Result

If the test is negative, the parents will If the test is negative, the parents will be informed to collect the ill student be informed to collect the ill student and recover at home. and recover at home. Contact tracing will not occur Siblings may remain at school

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Siblings may remain at school Positive Test Result

Should the Rapid Antigen Test return a positive result:

All casual contacts will be identified All casual contacts will be identified and parents informed to be vigilant and parents informed to be vigilant Siblings will be required to work remotely because there is a confirmed case of COVID-19 within their household

Siblings will be required to work remotely because there is a confirmed case of COVID-19 within their household

Deep cleaning

The area where the person was studying or working and all places they have been will be deep cleaned and sanitised, including fogging with disinfectant.

Contact tracing

All casual contacts will be identified All casual contacts will be identified and parents informed to be vigilant and parents informed to be vigilant No isolation required.

MoH Follow up

testing

will

be No isolation required.

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testing

will

Vaccinated individuals who test Unvaccinated individuals who test positive on a PCR test need to positive on a PCR test need to quarantine for 7 days. quarantine for 7 days. Anyone who comes to the BSB campus must have been negative the last time that they tested for COVID. Therefore, should a student or member of staff test positive for COVID, they will need to test negative (PCR or RAT) before coming back to the BSB campus.

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Anyone who comes to the BSB campus must have been negative the last time that they tested for COVID. Therefore, should a student or member of staff test positive for COVID, they will need to test negative (PCR or RAT) before coming back to the BSB campus.

The BSB COVID Task Force will review the School’s risk management controls. This group meets weekly. The Bahrain Public Health Authorities will take control of all positive PCR cases and therefore these protocols are subject to change based on MoH directives.

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STAGE 2: What if a member of staff or BSB student tests positive At all times ●

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Every morning all students and staff members will complete a 'BSB Daily Health Check', which will include: o A temperature check is taken at home every morning. o A daily 'symptom-free declaration’ o A daily declaration that all members of the household are symptom-free. o This document records temperatures and confirms that staff & students are symptom-free. The BSB Daily Health Check will be checked once a pupil has been through the Temperature Gate and arrived at their Form/Classroom. A strict policy of 'staying at home if unwell' must be applied by all parents, students and staff. The School maintains an accurate register of all students, staff and visitors at all times. All staff, parents, students and visitors will have had their temperature taken and confirmed that it is below 37.5oC.

Stage 2 - Step 1 ● Everyone within the BSB Community stays calm. ● There are many precautions in place to deal with this scenario, and there is no need to panic. ● Calmness and sensible decision making are the characteristics we want to embody during this time. ● It is imperative that no rumours or speculation is spread about the situation at this time. Stage 2 - Step 2 ● BSB will inform the Ministry of Health & the Ministry of Education. ● The Ministry of Health will take the lead on the case and coordinate all precautions. Stage 2 - Step 3 Action Isolation

Vaccinated & Green Shield Students

Unvaccinated & Yellow Shield students

All preventative health measures will be immediately put in place, including the prohibition of entry to the area.

If the student/staff member's condition is not stable, and they appear to have severe and concerning symptoms and are no

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longer lucid/mentally stable, 999 will immediately be contacted

longer lucid/mentally stable, 999 will immediately be contacted. If the student/staff member's condition is not stable, and they appear to have severe and concerning symptoms and are no longer lucid/mentally stable, 999 will immediately be contacted.

Positive Test Result

Should the Rapid Antigen Test return a positive result:

Siblings will be required to work remotely because there is a confirmed case of COVID-19 within their household

Deep cleaning

The area where the person was studying or working and all places they have been will be deep cleaned and sanitised, including fogging with disinfectant.

Contact tracing

All casual contacts will be identified All casual contacts will be identified and parents informed to be vigilant and parents informed to be vigilant No isolation required

MoH Follow up

testing

will

be No isolation required

testing

will

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STAGE 3: Return to school Students & staff can only return to school once they have proven that they are no longer positive for COVID-19. This may mean that families need to source a private PCR test at the end of their isolation. Information ● ● ● ● ●

A school-wide communication of new cases is not advisable because it would allow individual children to be identified. Any identification of an individual would be a breach of confidentiality; this is not acceptable, especially with a minor. The School will attempt to keep all parents as informed of the broader situation as possible and provide an overview of cases and protocols. All information provided to the School will be kept strictly confidential. The School will only inform those at risk (‘Close Contacts’) or those who have had their risk increased.

Integration ● ● ● ●

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Individuality and support for individuals is a vital part of the BSB ethos. The return of children to the School will be an essential part of our community's handling of a COVID-19 case. All children who test negative, are symptom-free, and have felt well for 48 hours, will then be able to return to school. There is no embarrassment or shame about contracting COVID-19. The BSB Community must recognise that it is an indiscriminate virus, and we should all seek to support those who are less fortunate than ourselves. Empathy and learning from others is a core value of BSB. The School will ensure that all children are reintegrated and that there are no negative implications of being in contact with COVID-19. The School will attempt to normalise the 'recovery and reintegration process so that children can resume their lives seamlessly. Any adverse treatment of an individual will be considered a serious offence and will be handled under the BSB Anti-bullying policy.

In-school support ● Key Pastoral staff will be available to support any child who is impacted by the COVID-19 situation. ● Form/Class teachers are readily available to support individuals. ● Should any student want additional support, the School employs three excellent Counsellors: - Mrs Maryam Rashid – rashidm@thebsbh.com - Ms Shanaz Mukhtar - mukhtars@thebsbh.com - Mrs Kathy Guyon - guyonk@thebsbh.com ● PSHE Lessons and weekly assemblies will focus on developing resilience, coping with the COVID-19 situation and aspects of reintegration.

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21. MOH GUIDELINES FOR ACTIVE CASES

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22. CONTACT TRACING

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23. BSB PROCEDURES FOR DIFFERENT TRAFFIC LIGHT STATUSES BSB Whole School The British School of Bahrain will make various adjustments to its provision based on the Traffic Light Category decreed by the Ministry of Health. If there is an increased risk in certain aspects of the school, this Traffic Light might be adjusted as follows: 1. The Whole School moves to a different Traffic Light than the country to reduce any identified risk. 2. A section of the school, e.g. Seniors, moves to a different Traffic Light category than the rest of the school due to an identified risk in that part of the school. 3. A specific year group moves to a different Traffic Light category due to an identified risk in that part of the school. Status Summary

Mask wearing

Learning approach

Green

Yellow

Orange

Red

Near-normality

Normality with increased awareness

Strict controls to limit interaction and risk of transmission

Fully remote

● All staff and students wear masks when moving around the BSB campus ● All staff wear masks whenever another person is in the same room ● Years 5 - 13 students wear masks in lessons at all times ● Nursery - Y4 wear masks when not at their desks ● Students wear masks at playtime ● Students do not need to wear a mask when doing strenuous PE.

Students are fully remote

● Blended Learning Y1-13 ● Full classes ● Students move to teachers (Juniors & Seniors)

● Blended Learning Y1-13 ● Full classes ● Teachers move to students (Juniors) ● Students move to teachers (Seniors)

● Blended Learning Y1-13 ● Full classes ● Teachers move to students (Juniors) ● Teachers move to students

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(Seniors) Social distancing requirement

● 0.5m

● 1m

Daily Health Check

● Completed daily by staff and students. ● Daily checks by Form/Class teachers

● Completed daily by staff and students. ● Rigorous inspection every day by Form/Class teachers

● Completed daily by staff and students. ● Rigorous inspection every day by Form/Class teachers ● Repeat offenders / Non-compliance leads to SLT warning to parents or moving the child to remote for half a term.

BSB Bio-bubbles

● Some Bio-bubbles and sets allowed to mix for educational purposes

● Limited mixing of Bio-bubbles so that only paired classes mix for educational purposes

● No mixing of Bio-bubbles

Parent access

● Full parent access to the Admin building (any time) and the Canteen, Shaded areas and BSB Quad (at pickup times) ● Access for morning drop-off ● Access for afternoon collection ● The waiting areas in the Cafe and Canteen are open from 1330-1500 ● Access to outdoor and indoor events, e.g. concerts ● Live events can have audiences

● Limited parent access to campus ● Access for morning drop-off ● Access for afternoon collection ● The waiting areas in the Cafe and Canteen are open from 1330-1500 ● Access to outdoor events only - with Green Shield checking ● No live audiences live events are streamed on Instagram, YouTube and Facebook

● Restricted parent access to campus ● Access for morning drop-off ● Access for afternoon collection ● The waiting areas in the Cafe and Canteen are closed ● Online streaming of events ● No live audiences - live events are streamed on Instagram, YouTube and Facebook.

● Parental access only to the Finance Department and Uniform shop via pre-booked appointments. ● Online events only, e.g. assemblies, concerts etc.

Morning drop off

● Arrival from 0700 0745 ● Infants early morning drop-off operates 0700 - 0745 ● Classrooms open at

● Arrival from 0715 0745 ● Go straight to class from 0715.

● Arrival from 0715 - 0745 ● Go straight to class from 0715.

Fully Remote

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0730 (Juniors & Seniors) ● Classrooms are open at 0745 (Infants) Afternoon pick up

● Nursery collection at 1230 ● Reception collection at 1400 ● Infant School sibling after school care operates from 1400 1500 ● Year 1 collection at 1430 ● Year 2 collection at 1430 ● Bus transportation departs at 1455 ● Juniors collection at 1455 ● Seniors collection at 1500 ● Junior ECAs collection at 1600 ● Senior ECAs collection at 1615

● Nursery collection at 1230 ● Reception collection at 1400 ● Year 1 collection at 1430 ● Year 2 collection at 1430 ● Bus transportation departs at 1455 ● Juniors collection at 1455 ● Seniors collection at 1500

Fully remote

Breaktimes

● Mixing of year groups in playgrounds and the BSB Canteen

● Limited mixing of bio bubbles

● All breaktimes and lunchtimes in classrooms to preserve bio-bubbles

Fully remote

Prayer rooms

● Not open

Fully remote

Food & Drink

● Packed lunches if preferred but food is available from Cafe & Canteen ● BSB Cafe open ● BSB Canteen open ● Water coolers available

● Packed lunches are more desirable, but food is available from Cafe & Canteen ● BSB Cafe open ● BSB Canteen open ● Water coolers available

● Full packed lunches required ● No water coolers ● Staff & Students bring in their own water

Fully remote

BSB Canteen & BSB Cafe

● BSB Cafe is open for staff, parents and 6th formers ● BSB Canteen is open

● BSB Cafe is open for staff, parents and 6th formers ● BSB Canteen is open to one Year Group at a time.

● BSB Cafe open for staff and 6th formers ● BSB Cafe closed to parents ● BSB Canteen closed

● BSB Cafe is open for staff only ● BSB Canteen Closed

● Normal lessons with PPE ● Swimming is fine

● Normal lessons with PPE ● Swimming is OK with paired classes

● Normal lessons with PPE ● No swimming

● Fully remote ● PE performed virtually

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Extra-curricular Activities (ECAs)

● Extra-curricular Activities (ECAs) operate ● Field Trips OK ● Non-contact sports OK ● Inter-school competitions in non-contact sport

● No Extra-curricular Activities (ECAs) ● Local Field Trips preferably outside ● Outside sports only

● No Extra-curricular Activities (ECAs) ● No Field Trips ● No sports

Elements

● Everything is open as normal with 1m social distancing

● Only parents with a Green Shield can access the school site

● No operations for indoor sports activities. ● Can do online classes for music, languages and STEM

● No operations for sports activities ● Can do online classes for music, languages and STEM

School tours & admissions assessments

● In-person tours ● In-person assessments ● In-person meetings with SLT ● Open Days ● In-person assessment days

● In-person tours ● In-person assessments ● In-person meetings with SLT ● Virtual Open Days ● In-person assessment days

● In-person tours with Green Shield status ● Remote assessments ● Zoom meetings with SLT ● Virtual Open Days

● Remote tours only ● Remote assessments ● Zooms meetings with SLT ● Virtual Open Days

Staff rooms

● Open to all ● Social distancing of 0.5m ● Masks are worn when not eating or drinking ● Tea & Coffee making facilities open

● Open to a set maximum capacity at any time based on the size of the room ● Social distancing of 1m ● Masks are worn when not eating or drinking ● Tea & Coffee making facilities open

● Limited access ● No sitting / eating or socialising ● Masks worn at all times because should not be staying ● Tea & Coffee making facilities open

Closed

Staff meetings

● Staff meetings up to 50 people may be held in person ● Larger staff meetings (50+) will be held online. ● Organised external gatherings permitted.

● Staff meetings up to 15 people may be held in person ● Larger staff meetings (15+) will be held online. ● Organised external gatherings are discouraged.

● All staff meetings will be held online. ● Organised external gatherings are not allowed.

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BSB Infant School Status

Green

Yellow

Orange

Red

Normality (almost)

Blended Classroom Timetable

Fully remote

● All staff and students wear masks when moving around the BSB campus ● All staff wear masks whenever another person is in the same room ● All children wear masks when not at their desks ● Students wear masks at playtime

Students are fully remote

Morning drop off

● Arrival from 0700 ● Early morning drop-off supervision ● Classrooms open at 0730

● Arrival from 0715 ● Go straight to class from 0715.

Fully Remote

Afternoon pick up

● Nursery collection at 1230 ● Reception collection at 1400 ● Year 1 collection at 1430 ● Year 2 collection at 1430 ● Bus transportation departs at 1455

Fully remote

Zoom links for remote students

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Summary

Mask wearing

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Whole-class lessons

EYFS - Zoom link provided by remote learning teacher KS1 - Zoom link provided by the class teacher 24 hrs required for zoom access to be provided

Full classes

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EYFS - Zoom link provided by remote learning teacher KS1 - Zoom link provided by the class teacher Zoom access to be provided as soon as possible

Full classes

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EYFS - Zoom link provided by remote learning teacher KS1 - Zoom link provided by the class teacher Zoom access to be provided as soon as possible

Full classes

Staff must wear masks around the school campus and if someone else is in the room with them

Fully remote

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● Children play outdoors in class bubbles. ● Social distancing maintained as far as possible ● Children wear masks during playtimes

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Food & Drink

● Full packed lunches required ● Water coolers available

Extra-curricular Activities (ECAs)

Breaks

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Breaks in classrooms

Fully remote

● Full packed lunches required ● Water coolers available

● Full packed lunches required ● No water coolers ● Staff & Students bring in their own water

Fully remote

Normal lessons with masks Swimming OK

Normal lessons with masks No swimming

Fully remote

● Extra-curricular Activities (ECAs) operate ● Field Trips OK ● Non-contact sports OK

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● No Extra-curricular Activities (ECAs) ● No Field Trips ● No sports

Fully remote

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Children play outdoors in class bubbles. Social distancing maintained as far as possible Children wear masks during playtimes

No Extra-curricular Activities (ECAs) to prevent contact tracing ● Local Field Trips preferably outside ● Outside sports only

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BSB Junior School Status

Green

Yellow

Orange

Red

Near-normality

Between Normality and Blended

Blended

Fully remote

● All staff and students wear masks when moving around the BSB campus ● All staff wear masks whenever another person is in the same room ● Years 5 - 6 students wear masks in lessons at all times ● Years 3 - 4 wear masks when not at their desks ● Students wear masks at playtime

● All staff and students wear masks when moving around the BSB campus ● All staff wear masks whenever another person is in the same room ● Years 5 6students wear masks in lessons at all times ● Years 3 - 4 wear masks when not at their desks ● Students wear masks at playtime

Students are fully remote

Morning drop off

● Arrival from 0700 ● Classrooms open at 0730

● Arrival from 0715 ● Go straight to class from 0715.

Fully Remote

Afternoon pick up

● Bus transportation departs at 1455 ● Juniors collection at 1455 ● ECAs collection at 1600

● Bus transportation departs at 1455 ● Juniors collection at 1455

Fully remote

Zoom links for remote students

● Use teacher-specific Zoom links

● Use mainly class-specific Zoom links**

● Use mainly class-specific Zoom links

Whole-class lessons

● Blended ● Full classes ● Students move to teachers

● Blended ● Full classes ● Teachers move to students

Fully remote

Setted subjects

● All sets OK to regroup

● Pairs of classes only*

● No moving between sets. ● Students dial into an online teacher

Fully remote

Breaks

● One Year Group eats in the classroom while others play out,

● All breaks are in classrooms except when using the BSB

● All breaks are in classrooms

Fully remote

Summary

Mask wearing

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then swap.

Canteen.

Food & Drink

● Packed lunches if preferred ● BSB Canteen open ● Water coolers available

● Packed lunches encouraged ● BSB Canteen open ● Water coolers available

● Full packed lunches required ● No water coolers ● Staff & Students bring in their own water

BSB Canteen

● Rota: 1 Year group per break

● Take away only

Closed

● Normal lessons with PPE ● Swimming OK

● Normal lessons with PPE ● No swimming

Fully remote

Extra-curricular Activities (ECAs)

● Extra-curricular Activities (ECAs) operate ● Field Trips OK ● Non-contact sports OK ● Inter-school competitions in non-contact sport

● No Extra-curricular Activities (ECAs) to prevent contact tracing ● Local Field Trips preferably outside

● No Extra-curricular Activities (ECAs) to prevent contact tracing ● No Field Trips ● No sports

Fully remote

Junior School Break Times: Green Status ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Two year groups on break at a time. Packed lunches eaten in canteen, one year group at a time for 15 minutes each. Ball games are permitted, provided students are playing sensibly - staff-led games are encouraged. No contact games such as tag. Distancing must be maintained while playing. Students can move freely between the different areas Canteen must not exceed seating capacity No devices when out on break times Masks to be worn when playing outside

Juniors BSB Canteen

Every school day 0930-1000

1030-1100

1200-1230

1300-1330

Y3 & Y4 Y5 & Y6 Y3 & Y4 Y5 & Y6

Junior School Break Times: Yellow Status ● ● ● ●

Either whole break in classrooms or, if the head teacher deems it safe, one year group to play out for half the break while the other half eats packed lunch in form rooms, then swap over. Ball games permitted, provided students are playing sensibly - staff-led games are encouraged No contact games such as tag. Distancing must be maintained while playing.

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Students can move freely between the different areas Canteen must not exceed seating capacity No devices when out on break times Masks to be worn when playing outside

Juniors BSB Canteen

Every school day 0930-1000

1030-1100

1200-1230

1300-1330

Risk assessments need to be completed for each of the above scenarios - JLT to work on that. *Setted subjects that involve more than 2 class mixing - if the status is Yellow, there will be no regrouping of students into such sets. **Use teacher-specific Zoom links for subjects where sets physically regroup.

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BSB Senior School Status

Green

Yellow

Orange

Red

Normality (almost)

Blended Classroom Timetable

Fully remote

● All staff and students wear masks when moving around the BSB campus ● All staff wear masks whenever another person is in the same room ● Years 7 - 13 students wear masks in lessons at all times ● Students wear masks at playtime

Students are fully remote

Morning drop off

● Arrival from 0700 ● Classrooms open at 0730

● Arrival from 0715 ● Go straight to class from 0715. ● Middle leader corridor supervision until 0730

Fully Remote

Afternoon pick up

● Bus transportation departs at 1455 ● Seniors collection at 1455 ● ECAs collection at 1600

● Bus transportation departs at 1455 ● Seniors collection at 1500

● Bus transportation departs at 1455 ● Seniors collection at 1510

Fully remote

Zoom links for remote students

● Use teacher-specific Zoom links

Whole-class lessons

● Blended ● Full classes of 25 ● Students move to teachers

● Blended ● Full classes of 25 ● Teachers move to students

Fully remote

Breaks

● Rota system, as outlined below. 4 year groups per break time.

● Rota system: 1 Year group outside per break time

● Breaks in classrooms

Fully remote

Food & Drink

● Packed lunches if preferred

● Packed lunches preferable

● Full packed lunches required

Fully remote

Summary

Mask wearing

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● BSB Cafe open ● BSB Canteen open ● Water coolers available

● No water coolers ● Staff & Students bring in their own water

BSB Cafe

● BSB Cafe is open for staff, parents and 6th formers

● BSB Cafe open for staff and 6th formers ● BSB Cafe closed to parents

● BSB Cafe is open for staff only

BSB Canteen

● Rota: Open to the Year groups on outdoor break

● Rota: 1 Year group per break

● Take away only

Closed

6th Form Centre

● Study areas open, all desks/chairs available (0.5m). ● Open at break times

● Study areas open, alternate desks/chairs available (1m). ● Break times in form class

Fully Remote

● Normal lessons with PPE ● Swimming OK

● Normal lessons with PPE ● No swimming

Fully remote

Extra-curricular Activities (ECAs)

● Extra-curricular Activities (ECAs) operate ● Field Trips OK ● Non-contact sports OK ● Inter-school competitions in non-contact sport

● No Extra-curricular Activities (ECAs) to prevent contact tracing ● Local Field Trips preferably outside ● Outside sports only

● No Extra-curricular Activities (ECAs) to prevent contact tracing ● No Field Trips ● No sports

Fully remote

Senior School Break Times: Green Status ● ● ● ●

Ball games are permitted, provided students are playing sensibly - staff-led games are encouraged. Students can move freely between the different areas Canteen must not exceed seating capacity No devices when out on break times Sunday 9:55-10:25

Year Groups BSB Cafe

12:25-12:55

Monday 9:55-10:25

12:25-12:55

Tuesday 9:55-10:25

12:25-12:55

Wednesday 9:55-10:25

Thursday

12:25-12:55

9:55-10:25

12:25-12:55

7,9,10,11 7,8,10,11 7,8,9,11 8,9,10,11 7,8,9,10 7,8,10,11 7,8,9,11 8,9,10,11 7,8,9,10 7,9,10,11 6th form only

6th form only

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Senior School Break Times: Yellow status ● ● ● ● ●

Rota system, which allows one Year group to go outside per break time No contact games such as tag or ball games. Distancing must be maintained while playing. Masks to be worn when playing outside No devices when out on break times Sunday

Outside & Canteen BSB Cafe

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

9:55-10:25

12:25-12:55

9:55-10:25

12:25-12:55

9:55-10:25

12:25-12:55

9:55-10:25

12:25-12:55

9:55-10:25

12:25-12:55

Y10

Y11

Y10

Y11

6th form

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24. FIRE EVACUATION PROCEDURES In the event of a Fire on the BSB Campus: WHEN THE FIRE ALARM SOUNDS, THE BSB COMMUNITY ALWAYS TREATS IT AS AN EMERGENCY: ● Prepare to leave where you are quickly in a calm, orderly fashion; ● The Teacher will close the door behind everyone once the classroom has been checked. ● All students and staff will assemble at the agreed assembly points on the premises; ● Pupils will line up in class groups in silence; ● All pupils should maintain social distancing at all times. ● In smaller classes, social distancing will be easier. ● Reception Administration staff will bring out the class registers. ● Form tutors will take the class registers and confirm student attendance with the HOY and Head of School. ● Heads of School will inform the Executive Headmaster / Fire Marshall. ● The Director of Operations will check the staff attendance register and report directly to the Executive Headmaster.

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25. PERSONAL HYGIENE

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26. MINISTRY OF HEALTH GUIDANCE

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27. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS We have provided a series of answers to frequently asked questions for parents’ ease and reassurance. Q: Is Remote Learning still continuing or are all children now expected to come to School? A: BSB’s remote learning provision is still continuing unaffected for all children who have opted for this education method. Many children remain abroad and require remote learning to continue. Q: I am a bit confused by the changes to the start times and how it affects ‘drop-off’? A: Drop off times have not changed throughout the entire school. All children in Juniors, Seniors and their siblings in Infants can be dropped off from 0700 every morning. If you have children only in the Infant School, please drop off between 0745 and 0800, to avoid congestion. Nursery (Infants) Drop off from: 0700 Lessons start: 0800 Reception (Infants) Drop off from: 0700 Lessons start: 0800 KS1 - Year 1 & Year 2 (Infants) Drop off from: 0700 Lessons start: 0800 KS2 - Years 3 - 6 (Juniors) Drop off from: 0700 Lessons start: 0800 KS3, KS4, KS5 - Years 7-13 (Seniors) Drop off from: 0700 Lessons start: 0800

Pick-up: 1230 Pick-up: 1400 Pick-up: 1430 Pick-up: 1455 - 1515 Pick-up: 1500 - 1530

Q: My children travel by BSB Bus Transportation. Is it possible for the Infant School child to wait for the later buses and travel with their siblings at the end of the day? A: BSB has put on three bus transportation timings for parents: Nursery buses depart: 1230 Reception buses depart: 1400 Key Stage 1, Junior & Senior School buses depart: 1455 Q: I have three children, one in Infants, one in Juniors and one in Seniors. They do not travel by the BSB Bus Transportation service. Can I collect all three children at the same time? A: It is not possible to have holding rooms for children in Infants this term due to the necessity of preserving class bubbles. Children in Year 1 and Year 2 should be collected first from their classrooms at 1430, then students in Juniors and Seniors can be collected from the Juniors/Seniors pick up area at their finish times. Children in Nursery and Reception should be collected separately from their siblings in Juniors and Seniors. Q: An elderly member of my family has come to live with us. Can I move my child from on-campus learning to remote learning immediately? A SAFE BSB CAMPUS HANDBOOK - update February 2022

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A: Yes, in line with Ministry of Education requirements, it is possible to move children to remote learning upon request. Q: My child, who studies on campus, will be off sick for three days. Will he/she be assigned a virtual teacher for these days? A: BSB operates a ‘zero symptom’ campus. If any child is ill in any way, they must stay at home. If a child needs to be given Calpol or medicine in the morning, then they are too ill to come to school. If there is any question about whether a child should come to school, the answer should be ‘no’. This protects everyone from all illnesses, not just COVID-19. Infants: If an Infant child is sick, their speedy recovery is of paramount importance, and rest should be taken. However, if a child is recuperating, resources are available on the Infant School Remote Learning blog. It is not necessary for them to be assigned to a remote learning class teacher. If a child has to quarantine for a 10-day period as required by the Ministry of Health, they will learn remotely with their class teacher in Key Stage 1, or a dedicated remote teacher in EYFS, via Zoom. Juniors & Seniors: Children who are unwell can simply work remotely until they are well enough to come into school. All lessons are streamed live, and children can continue to interact with their peers and their teachers. Q: Will it still be possible to ‘drop and go’ and ‘stop and collect’ at the Infant School drive-through? A:The Infants’ drive-through is no longer in operation now that sufficient parking is available at the Al Liwan neighbourhood. Q: Can we access the School through Gate 5? A: Gate 5 will remain open until the new Al Liwan neighbourhood is completed. At this point the mall has kindly given BSB the use of 300 parking spaces outside Gate 4 for parent use. As soon as the new mall is open, Gate 5 will be closed, and parents asked to use the parking in the mall and Gate 4. Q: Does my child still need to bring in a packed lunch and water? A: Children should bring a packed lunch and water. Water dispensers are available on campus to replenish water bottles. The BSB Canteen will begin to be opened for student use. At present, it will be only one-year group bubble using it at any given time. Students will only be able to use the Canteen to collect pre-ordered food, and payment will be through cashless methods.

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